Oil Tanker A.S. RUBY RED Detained in Port Said

The oil and chemical tanker A.S. RUBY RED was detained at Port Said following a Port State Control inspection conducted on 26 Jul 2026. The vessel, flagged in Panama and operating under the Med MoU, was found with a total of 11 deficiencies, including 3 detainable issues. The inspection highlighted significant non-compliance concerns related to the ship's safety and operational standards. The vessel has a gross tonnage of 8,473 and is managed by the ISM company K Tankercilik & Gemi Islet. The detention means the ship cannot continue its voyage until the identified deficiencies are rectified and the vessel is cleared by authorities. Port State Control inspections are routine checks aimed at ensuring vessels comply with international maritime safety, security, and environmental standards. Detentions serve as a critical enforcement measure to prevent unsafe ships from operating. The detention of A.S. RUBY RED underscores ongoing efforts within the Mediterranean region to uphold maritime safety and environmental protection standards.